Osogbo Youth Group Condemns APC Over Disqualification of Adegoke SAN

Osogbo Youth Group Condemns APC Over Disqualification of Adegoke SAN

The Osogbo Progressive Youths Movement (OPYM) has issued a strongly worded statement criticizing the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership over the disqualification of AbdulRasheed Adekunle Adegoke, SAN, from a recent party screening exercise.

In a press release signed by its convener, Comrade Jimoh Oyekola Ajayi, the group described the decision as a “political statement” aimed not only at the aspirant but at the entire Osogbo community. According to OPYM, the disqualification sends a message that despite the city’s long-standing loyalty and electoral contributions to the APC, its people are not considered worthy of leadership positions within the party.

Ajayi stated that Osogbo has consistently delivered votes and stood firmly with the APC “through every storm,” only to be sidelined at a critical moment when fairness was expected. He accused the party hierarchy of reinforcing a pattern of marginalization that has left Osogbo feeling “rejected and undervalued.”

The group also took a swipe at individuals within and outside the city who were said to be celebrating the disqualification. OPYM described such actions as betrayal, warning that “history has a long memory” and would not forget those who worked against the collective interest of Osogbo.

Despite the setback, OPYM maintained that the movement for equity and political inclusion remains unwavering. The organization emphasized that although it has accepted the screening outcome peacefully, it rejects what it sees as a broader attempt to reduce Osogbo’s political relevance in the state.

“We have not accepted that Osogbo must remain second-class in a state it has helped build with sweat, loyalty, and sacrifice,” the statement read.

The group reaffirmed its support for Adegoke SAN, praising him for his courage in bringing long-standing grievances to the fore. It also reiterated its commitment to advocating for fairness and justice within the political landscape.

“Osogbo will not fold its arms while others dictate our political destiny,” Ajayi declared.

The statement concluded with affirmations of solidarity for Adegoke, the people of Osogbo, and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Osogbo Youth Group Condemns APC Over Disqualification of Adegoke SAN